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Aspire4Sport comes to Amsterdam - 3 and 4 October 2016

In 2022, the World Cup is coming to Qatar. In 2016, the lead buyers for this event are coming to Amsterdam to find their suppliers during the Apire4Sport conference. Meet the key players, join the B2B matchmaking and open the doors to the business opportunities this global sporting event has to offer.

Qatar and its partners are investing on a large scale to prepare for the World Cup 2022 and to upgrade the region’s general sports industry. The Aspire4Sport conference offers your business the opportunity to get involved and market your product to the lead buyers.

QR3 billion worth of planned investments

Business opportunities range from steel construction to IT appliances, and many more

Delegation of lead buyers travelling to Amsterdam to meet potential suppliers

Aspire4Sport offers B2B meetings with these lead buyers during an exclusive two-day conference in the Amsterdam Arena

The City of Amsterdam and Aspire4Sport invite you to this exclusive event

Dear Industry Professional,

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce in Qatar has identified 83 commercial and investment opportunities in sports for the private sector in Qatar. Market size of the sports sector in the country is expected to reach $19.77bn by 2023.

The Ministry has also prepared action plans for 30 investment opportunities, with a market requirement worth QR22bn to QR30bn The investment opportunities, that will go directly from the government to the private sector, have been classified into seven sectors: Management and promotion of sporting events; sport development; establishment and construction of sports facilities; merchandise and sports equipment; sports marketing; sport tourism; and operation and maintenance of sports facilitates.

"With the emergence of the role of the sports sector as a key driver of development in Qatar, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce is keen to capture and make the best use of available investment opportunities in the sports sector. Opportunities include the management and operation of current and future sports facilities in order to achieve economic diversification and position Qatar as a global sports hub, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030," the Ministry said in a statement earlier this year.

Hassan Al Thawadi expanded on sport's role in Qatar's future economy, adding: "The 2022 FIFA World Cup™ will contribute to the economic development of Qatar, bringing with it excellent investment opportunities, and further enhance the country's position as a sports hub and tourism destination. We have always looked to give an important role to the Qatari private sector companies, to help them benefit from this tournament.

The Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar Olympic Committee and Aspire Zone Foundation has conducted an in-depth study on available investment opportunities in the sports sector. These developments include plans to host various international sporting events over the next seven years, including the 2018 Gymnastics World Championships, the 2019 World Championships in Athletics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, in addition to more than 30 local, regional and international sporting events, hosted in Qatar each year.

Act Now and Get the Chance to Meet with Qatari leading buyers to take part in Qatar’s commercial and investment opportunities in sports - only at Aspire4Sport in Amsterdam the Netherland from the 3rd -4th of October 2016.

The 7th edition of the collaborative platform of Aspire4Sport, where business networking takes place in an open environment giving European sport industry suppliers the opportunity to with meet the representatives from the most prestigious Qatari & GCC authorities and companies, paving the way for future Partnerships leading up to 2022 FIFA World Cup and Qatar National vision 2030.

Meet with the Movers and Shakers of the Qatari & GCC Sports Industry (2016 Confirmed Exhibitors)

Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (2022)

Qatar Football Association

Qatar Stars League

Qatar Olympic Committee

Qatar Financial Center Authority

Aspire Zone Foundation

Aspire Academy

Aspire Logistics

Aspetar

Qatar Anti Doping Lab

UAE NOC – National Olympic Committee

ICSS – International Center for Sport Security ICSS

Katara Hospitality

CDC – Construction Development Company

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation – Kahramaa

More to be confirmed…

What is Aspire4Sport Congress and Exhibition Amsterdam 2016?

Aspire4Sport conference and exhibition is a reverse meeting exhibition and networking session. It means that instead of the usual format where suppliers have to wait for the sports business executive to walk past their table, (mainly) Qatari Sports Business executives will host their own table and pave the way for international suppliers to showcase their solutions and products in a set of pre-arranged meetings.

This unique format allows participants to enjoy a much better experience in their meeting.

A total of only 150 suppliers will be selected. Participation is Free of Charge.